And if the light turns yellow, be ready for the car in front of you to stomp on the brakes like an idiot. Especially in the turn lanes, when everyone is looking sideways instead of where they're going.

Actual sound advice all around!

If you have an interest in an instrument, aquire one and start learning it now.

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Sticking your dick in crazy is something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime

How do you make the little paragraph p though?

You can ask GPT to get rid of those too.

Avoid alcohol, completely if you can. It’s a waste of money and your health to “fit in.” Seriously just state no thanks.

Highschool is whatever tbh, have fun, meet people. Plan ahead before college for an ACTUAL degree that will get you money. You don’t need to go to college, you can do something else.

Avoid student loans.

Yeah, yeah. This. Only, treat everyone like they’re on their phone and are about to drive into your lane. If you expect it, you won’t be surprised and will be ready.

Do not lie about important things.

Being honest with those who are close to you goes a long way to ensure that you can live a content life. On the same note, if people do not know if something is wrong, they can not help you. So go ahead and be brave enough ask for help if you think you need it.

Furthermore, always remember that few people are excellent at many things so be wise about what you spend your time on.

Be curious and try out different things while you can because while you are young, you have the least to loose and the most to gain from making new experiences and new knowledge.

Finally, do not be afraid to make mistakes. Too often we talk about perfection as an achievable status and not an ideal that is impossible to reach because we are only human and many are frequently hindered by the fear of what could happen if something doesn’t go as planned and often, this fear is far more damaging than the actual thing.

TLDR: don’t lie about important things, ask for help, be careful not to waste your time on the wrong things, be curious explore this world to the best of your abilities and don’t be too afraid of failure.

Do crazy shit, live your life to the fullest. Don’t take comfort in the ‘safe’ choices. Make memories you keep with you for the rest of your life. I’m 24 and I’ve been doing it since I was 16, not one regret so far.

4 things that can literally ruin your life.

Booze, drug, gambling, and having a baby.

How do you do that?

4 things that can literally ruin your life.

Booze, drug, gambling, and having a baby.

Start a ROTH IRA and put money into it.

I’m glad to hear it works for you. I just know there’s been a few times I’d be like “I need to remember this for tomorrow but I can put it in my bag in the morning” than I get there and I don’t have something I need or want.

If you get a job and dont have any bills save 75% of your paycheck. You'll thank yourself later. If there's anything you ever wanted to learn to do, learn a language, a skill, an instrument, get started on it. And street a fitness routine that you can maintain for years.

Few years ago my mom threw away the shirt that she thought doesn't look good on me, which turned out that this is a new uniform from the office. I panicked, searched the whole place (even the bin) and but still couldn't find it. I went to the office with a super bad mood and my colleague keep staring at me the whole day because I looked weird. This accident has traumatised me to this day.

So yes, I've been implementing this tip since that day. Not only for wardrobe, but also for the food or the backpack. It is a time and anxiety saver.

Thanks OP :)

Subject line of an email is my go to for this.

Since you're fortunate to have a well-paying job, make sure to save your money, and try to become financially literate if you're not already. It'll give you more freedom and security in your 20's.

Know how to have enough fun. The trick is that a lot of people don’t know when to take a break. Being responsible, thinking about consequences and long-term thinking are really important especially from the start and I wish I had started at your age—but more people are emotionally constipated and need to let loose and do something that would excite them more often. It’s also important to know how to have fun and find things you enjoy because it helps you understand what you don’t enjoy and be able to be more resilient from displeasurable times.

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Don’t compare yourself to others, especially as you get older and people hit milestones at different times.

School DOES matter, and studying/paying attention even when it’s hard will be good in the long run. Even if it’s your last degree.

Save money, learn how to budget, and learn the basics of investing. In the US your best bet at financial security later in life will be saving/investing early.

Remember that people on the internet are full of batshit crazy ideas that don’t actually make sense in the real world. Remember to “touch grass” if you will.

Sex is fun, always have consent, use a condom and if it breaks go with the girl to get planB. There shouldn’t be shame about it but be safe and have honest communication with your partner. Remember that the only sex that’s 100% safe is sex with yourself (the nofap guys are gonna jump at that but tbh most people don’t need to stop masturbating unless it’s harmful to your actual life)

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Well I wish someone had told me that like...every birthday lol